What Is A Mule? [Their Surprising History and Origins]

We are taking a deep dive into the world of mules! We are going to explain what a mule is, how they differ from donkeys and horses, the history of mules, what mules are used for in the past and present, and we will even share our top three reasons why we would choose mules over horses. If you have any further questions about mules please drop us a comment! We would be happy to answer. Or if you have a neat story about a mule, please tell us in the comments. We love hearing from you all! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to see our future videos when we post them.

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-Jason and Alyssa

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00:00 Intro
00:33 What Is A Mule?
01:10 The History Of The Mule
02:13 Breeding Mules
02:47 Are Mules Sterile?
03:21 5 Differences Between Horses, Donkeys, & Mules
06:30 Are Mules Still Valuable?
07:30 Top 3 Reasons Mules Are Better Than Horses

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[markwatson]

It’s time mules get more recognition for the incredible, versatile, amazing equines they are.

[brendalaird]

I absolutely loved this video on mules. I grew up with my daddy owning a pair of mules that he loaded a log truck with. He used them for years and always said nothing would pull their hearts out like them.If you’ve never seen a pair pull a huge log up, you’ve missed out on something very special!

[robcreel]

My wife and I were just discussing mules not too long ago, how they're bred, etc. Her father always said mules are smarted than horses. Their stubbornness was more a sign of intelligence than stupidity. I've seen them out pull draft horses at a draft horse show. Great video!

[glendapeterson]

My granddaddy used mules to plow his fields. He was going that the day he had a heart attack and died. When his body was found that night, the mules were waiting beside him. Thanks for the information; now I know why he preferred mules and how its different from a donkey.

[NealZ]

I was lucky enough to get the USMC mountain warfare training in which I spent a month learning how to pack and take care of mules. Margret, you were a good mule! Semper Fi

[CaseyJust]

This is fascinating! My great grandfather raised mules for the US cavalry for World War I and my uncle hunted deer on the back of the mule. I took it for granted as just being normal . Now that I’m over 50 and living in a city I appreciate how unique it all was.

[johnkemp]

Good explanation . My grandfather was the government road builder in the dakotas between 1898 and 1919. He moved his equipment to Kilgore Texas in 1920 and built the first graded road between Shreveport and Athens texas when the oil boom hit in Kilgore and stayed there. Largest dirt contractor in east texas and never owned a diesel engine. He retired in 1934 and sold 2, 000 mules and three chuck wagons

[mrmusiclover]

I love mules. I was born and reared on a one-mule farm in the Southern U.S. I remember Belle, our trusty mule plowing fields with my grandpa and dad. All our neighbors also owned mules - at least, the ones who had not yet advanced to tractors! I am a historian, and fondly recall the old newspaper ads for hiring out jacks for breeding. Nicely done video!

[TUCOtheratt]

Very interesting video! I know of a mule that learned to jump cattle guards and the horses with him learned from him so they all jump cattle guards now.

[VenosEvans]

Mules are amazing animals and underrated, they deserve more recognition, for centuries they have been helping humans, strong beautiful animals.

[LiamBennett-vyjn]

I'm only 14 and breaking a colt and hope to get a mule some day

[cannonw]

I've known one mule in my life, when I was a child and I will never forget him.

[anthonypeters]

My great Grandfather was a mule skinner, He had a team of twelve that were used mostly to move oil field equipment around the turn of the century in Oklahoma. He used whistling to control them, a different number of whistles for each command. Very smart and loyal animals.

[stanwilson]

My great grandparents had a transport business in Manchester uk and had mules.They passed down many tales of the antics of mules.They have a special place in my memories.

[tree]

Back in my ranching days, wish I knew this! A mule would have been much safer than a reactive horse!

[karenturner-wensel]

Mules are the perfect transportation for this situation. They are sure footed and hard working!! Thank you!!

[davidsimons]

I rode a mule on a 2017 colorado elk hunt. He was way more sure footed than the horses the others were riding. Got into a sketchy situation when one of the horses started acting up, but the mule never acted up once. Way better than any horse I've ever ridden

[UVB]

Enjoyed that, it was 9 1/2 minutes well spent, you've got yourselves a great life out in the mountains.Thanks for taking the time to share some of your enthusiasm.

[patsabol]

The joy the mule received while getting his ears scratched reminded me of our GSD. He turns to mush when he gets his ears scratched.

[AlexFireflyer]

My great-grandfather was a mule driver, earning his living transporting goods on mules through the mountains of Epirus, Greece. Thanks for the amazing video and all the memories of his stories that came with it.